Latest articles by Andrew Martonik
Synaptics announces world's first in-display fingerprint sensor, launching with a 'top 5' smartphone OEM
Bezels are about to get smaller, and buttons are about to start going away. Fingerprint sensors are moving into the display.
Google redesigns Android brand for first time since 2014, bringing new colors and robot head
Google has just unveiled the latest version of the Android brand design, marking the third official brand version under its tutelage and the first refresh since 2014.
Turn on message read receipts, you cowards
Message read receipts have turned into a point of contention among people, and I don't understand why. If you're going to talk to someone, let them know you're reading too.
We asked for thinner and lighter phones — and now we complain about them?
Every time a phone comes out we complain about its bezels or its size and weight. Then phones get super-thin ... and we complain still. What's up with that?
Vertu closes shop, leaving billionaires to buy phones elsewhere
After running with what seemed like an unsustainable business model for years, luxury phone maker Vertu has shut down.
Snapchat's new Snap Map does exactly what you'd think
Snapchat has introduced a new feature called "Snap Map" that does exactly what you'd think it does: shows you Snaps... on a map.
Andy Rubin expected to show off Essential's first phone on May 30
Essential, the phone brand founded by Andy Rubin, is building up the hype to making an announcement next week.
What are you looking forward to with Android O? [Roundtable]
Changes big and small are coming to Android and these are our favorites.
After a short suspension, BLU phones are back at Amazon
After what BLU is calling a false alarm, products are back in stock and available at Amazon.
Nextbit ends Robin support, effective immediately [Update]
Six months on the dot since it announced it was being acquired by Razer, Nextbit has ended support for its one and only phone, the Robin.
Samsung thinks iPhone owners need to 'grow up' and get a Galaxy
Samsung and Apple will always throw shade at one another, but the former has always been a bit more on the nose about it. Its latest commercial is a perfect example.
Bixby isn't dead or going away anytime soon — it's actually improving and expanding
Unfortunately for the Bixby haters, it's going to be around for a long time — because Samsung's entire smart home ecosystem depends on it.
Pocket Casts app acquired by NPR-led radio group, will continue development [Update]
Pocket Casts, one of the best cross-platform podcast apps, has been acquired by a group of public radio-focused companies headlined by NPR.
Emergency alerts and Android: What you need to know
Emergency alerts on your Android smartphone are a good thing — even if they are a bit annoying sometimes!
How to clear search and location history in Google Maps on Android
We all search for plenty of wacky and one-time things in Google Maps, and despite what Google thinks we don't always want that sitting in our history forever.
Google Pixel Buds 2020 review: These AirPods competitors were worth the wait
For its second set of headphones, Google dropped quirks and just made a great pair of earbuds. The new Pixel Buds are one of the best true wireless headphones available.
Should you buy a Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 with LTE?
The Galaxy Watch 3 choices include either Bluetooth-only or LTE-connected versions, so which one is right for you? Here's what we know.
LG V60 hands-on preview: Don't overlook this Galaxy S20+ competitor
If you've been looking at the Galaxy S20+ or S20 Ultra and balking at their prices, you need to do yourself a favor and see what the V60 has to offer.
